Workshop Engineer

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 90% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them. 

We are now looking for an enthusiastic Workshop Engineer to join our skilled team in Gothenburg, Sweden. The role is offered as a permanent contract. 

What will you be doing?

As a Workshop Engineer in Wärtsilä’s Workshop in Gothenburg, your tasks will involve repairs and overhauls of Wärtsila engine equipment and components, performing measurements and preventative maintenance, along with maintenance of tools, while ensuring that all work is executed in accordance with Wärtsilä quality, environmental, health, and safety guidelines. You will also support in identifying needs for parts and tools, to ensure that they are available when needed.

As an ideal candidate, you understand the mechanical principles of large 4-stroke engines and are experienced with handling tools such as valve grinding machines, seat cutting machines, or honing machines. Since you will be working in a multi-cultural environment, we hope that you speak both English and Swedish. Most importantly, you are passionate about your work, expanding your knowledge, and growing professionally.

Your responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to: 

• Performing repairs and overhauls on engine equipment and components, in accordance with given instructions as well as Wärtsilä QEHS guidelines, and cost targets.
• Performing measurement and recording the data in alignment with way of working.
• Performing preventive maintenance on all workshop machinery.
• Maintaining measurement and workshop tools.
• Accessing parts catalogue to identify parts needed to support overhauls or repairs of components and equipment.
• Ensuring that the work area is kept clean and organized.
• Continuously expanding your knowledge.

The below will enable you to succeed in this role:

• BSc degree and at least 2 years of related experience or AS degree and at least 3 years of related experience, alternatively High School diploma or diploma from a Technical / Vocational school (preferably Marine, Mechanical or USCG) with minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Good understanding of the mechanical principles of large 4-stroke engines.
• Experience with handling tools such as valve grinding machines, seat cutting machines, honing machines, or similar.
• User level knowledge of MS Office tools.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Ability to take instructions from line manager and perform duties as need arises.
• Ability to work under pressure, make decisions, and take action accordingly.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Business and customer-oriented mindset.
• Passion for learning and professional growth.
• Proficiency in English and Swedish languages.

Why you & us? 

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

Contact & next steps:

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline Wednesday July 31st, 2024, by submitting your application in our Career portal. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Workshop Manager Johan Jörgensen via email at johan.jorgensen@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Last application date: 31/07/2024 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect, and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18 000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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